Joseph Walters Obituary

Joseph Wayne Walters

Joseph Wayne Walters, 57, of Dillon, South Carolina, passed away following an illness, while at Grand Strand Medical Center of Myrtle Beach, during the early hours of Friday, August 8, 2025.

“Joe” as most everyone knew him, was born on November 4, 1967, in Mullins, South Carolina, a son of the late L.C. Walters and the late Bonnie Rowell Walters. Joe was a carpenter at Johnson’s Quality in Hamer, SC. Joe loved to collect NASCAR memorabilia and antiques. Joe loved racing, whether it was on television, at the track in person, or doing a little bit himself, he was all for the thrill of it. Joe had an affinity for roller skating, he enjoyed lacing up his skates and hitting the rink whenever he got a chance. Joe was a huge University of South Carolina fan, always pulling for his Gamecocks through good times and bad times as many Gamecock fans do throughout the state.

Surviving Joe are his children: Jessica Dianne Walters of Mullins, Brooke Cecilia Walters and her boyfriend, Albert, of Mullins, and Bradley Joseph Walters and his girlfriend, Hannah, of Nichols; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Larry Walters of Mullins; a special friend, Kross Bryant; and multiple nieces and nephews, and close friends.

Joe was predeceased by a brother, Lester Walters.

The family will hold a visitation Monday evening, August 11, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins.

Mr. Walters’ funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon, August 12, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. Burial will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the service.

The family will be receiving friends at other times at his daughter Jessica’s house at 108 Big Oak Loop, Mullins.

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